A city attorney serves as chief legal counsel for a city. They provide legal guidance to city officials, departments, and agencies, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Their responsibilities include drafting laws, reviewing contracts, and representing the city in litigation. City attorneys also manage legal risks, uphold ethical standards, and contribute to public policy decisions.
Devoted alumnus recognized for generous judicial mentorship
Justice Ronald Robie, ‘67, serves as an associate justice on the Third District of the California Courts of Appeal, with a distinguished career spanning roles at the Sacramento County Municipal Court and the Sacramento County Superior Court. He has demonstrated leadership in environmental law, judicial education, and mentoring at the University of the Pacif
McGeorge School of Law alumna dedicates legal career to serving Californians
The legal career of the Hon. Andrea L. Hoch, ’84, is a testament to dedication, expertise, and public service. Appointed to the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, she took office on January 3, 2011. Her appointment followed
Alumnus appointed as first Hispanic judge for Federal District Court in California
The Hon. Raul Ramirez, a 1970 McGeorge School of Law alumnus, has had a notable career in the legal field, particularly in mediation and arbitration. Judge Ramirez was the first Hispanic appointed to the Federal District
Alumnus dedicates career to legal excellence and community leadership in Sacramento
Mark S. Drobny, ‘80 and ’81, founded Drobny Law Offices in 1989, where he helps clients address estate planning and probate legal issues. For over four decades, Drobny has practiced law in Sacramento.
Drobny graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree
McGeorge Alumni Board Presidents: Driving legal excellence as partners in prominent firms
What is the Alumni Association Board of Directors?
The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors comprises a passionate group of alumni volunteers dedicated to advancing their interests and bolstering the welfare of the esteemed McGeorge School of Law. With a collective mission to serve as the authoritative voice
McGeorge School of Law alumnus has earned billions of dollars for clients in verdicts and settlements
Robert T. Eglet, ’88, heads the trial team at the Law Office of Eglet Adams Eglet Ham Henriod and is the lead trial counsel on all major cases.
Eglet is a renowned trial lawyer with over three decades of experience, is a founding partner of the
13 McGeorge School of Law alumni champion justice as district attorneys
District attorneys (DAs) are elected officials entrusted with representing their county or judicial district. At the heart of their responsibilities lies the weighty task of evaluating evidence gathered by law enforcement, which involves a nuanced assessment to determine the viability of pursuing criminal charges. Once a decision is made, the DA steps into the courtroom,
Esteemed McGeorge alumnus elevates community through philanthropy
Sacramento-native Robert “Bob” Buccola, ‘83, serves as the managing partner at Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP. He has carved an illustrious career path in the legal realm.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a JD degree from the University
Alumni found a lasting legacy in McGeorge’s Lambda Law Students Association
Alumni Gael Mueller and Joel Loquvam, founders of the Lambda Law Students Association in 1982, played crucial roles in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community on the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law campus. Their efforts paved the way for greater acceptance and inclusion within the